Design Library Spaces & Technology

The Design Library occupies three floors of the south end of Lawrence Hall. Consult the library's floor plans to identify spaces for collections, services, and study.

Research & Study Spaces

The Design Library has a rich variety of seating spaces including three reading rooms, group study spaces, a current periodicals room, as well as individual carrel seating throughout the building. On the third floor is the Student Collaboration Room (LA302) which is available on a first-come first-serve basis or can be reserved in advance. This room for group study can seat up to eight people and features a flat screen monitor for laptop projections. Whiteboards are located throughout the library.

Computer Workstations

The Design Library provides 25 public workstations with differing software capabilities. Priority use of library computers is for work associated to UO research and coursework.

Internet Kiosks. Four workstations (called Internet Kiosks) provide web access to the full extent of the UO Libraries' online system including databases. No login is required for Internet Kiosk computers.

Academic Stations. UO log-in required. Twenty-one workstations (called Academic Stations) provide a wide range of productivity software including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. These machines, available in Windows and Mac platforms, also provide email and other internet access, as well as use of CDs, DVDs, and software.

Software: Consult this page to see the software available on Academic Stations.

Printers, Scanners, Copiers

The Design Library has printer/copiers and scanners to facilitate research and instruction. Printing from the computer workstations is directed to the Design Library Output Room, the attractive room with blue walls ;located adjacent to the library's service desk. A Duck Bucks account is required to use the printer/copiers. Users of library copiers, scanners, and computers are responsible for ensuring that their use ;conforms to United States Copyright Law (Title 17 US Code).

Copying

Duck Bucks

UO students, staff, and faculty: Duck Bucks uses the UO Card (Photo ID) as a debit card for printing and copying. All UO students, faculty, and staff have pre-established Duck Bucks accounts. Use of this service requires first making a deposit into the account. UO students, faculty, and staff can add funds to Duck Bucks accounts via Duckweb look for the "QuickPay" option in the Student Menu or Employee Information. Money can also be added at Lawrence Hall's iconic Hearth Cafe down the hall from the Design Library.

Non-UO patrons: Duck Bucks accounts are also available for non-UO patrons. Cards are available for purchase at a vending machine in the Knight Library lobby or at the UO Card Office.

All services are ADA-accessible. If you want assistance for any disability related reason, ask at the service desk. Access to adaptive technology is also available in many locations around campus.